Exeter vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Oct 2025

League One Betting Preview: Exeter vs Reading

Exeter host Reading in this League One clash at St. James Park, Exeter, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 11 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Are Grecians Value for This Game?

Taking Exeter 0.0 at -132 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to beat Reading and the added bonus of money back if the game is drawn.

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Goalless Draw in Last H2H Battle

Exeter City have suffered two consecutive League One home defeats. Their last league clash was a 1-0 away win at LNER Stadium when playing Lincoln City.

Reading played Mansfield Town at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Reading have not lost to Exeter in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The past 4 H2H games have involved two Reading victories, a single draw and one Exeter win.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Exeter	11	4	0	7	11	12	-1	11:12	12
19	Reading	10	2	4	4	11	15	-4	11:15	10

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Exeter vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best Exeter vs Reading tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Exeter are available at odds of -132 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 for this League One game. We believe the home team can claim a victory.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making League One recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key Exeter vs Reading league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Reading in any of their last 5 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Reading in 8 of their last 10 games.

Exeter 0.0 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 56.8% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Exeter 2 - 1 Reading

Exeter are available at +650 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Magennis to Score +300

Josh Magennis (Exeter) has managed three goals in his past five League One home matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +300.

Latest Josh Magennis Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+700

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Exeter vs Reading Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Predicting a Close Encounter

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this League One encounter and you can get +140 that Exeter City win and +163 that Reading triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +255.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Exeter at +200, go for Reading at +205 or take the draw at +123.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -152.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+255

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+123

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-417

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

-110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+106

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-104

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+106

Jack Marriott Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find favourite Jack Marriott at +450 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +205 that he finds the net any time.

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+205

Anytime

+450

Jayden Wareham (Exeter)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Sonny Cox (Exeter)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Josh Magennis (Exeter)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Reece Cole (Exeter)

First

+375

Anytime

+800

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Matt Ritchie (Reading)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Johnly Levi Yfeko (Exeter)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ed Francis (Exeter)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Jack Fitzwater (Exeter)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Jack Aitchison (Exeter)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Jack McMillan (Exeter)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Ilmari Niskanen (Exeter)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Danny Andrew (Exeter)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Andy Yiadom (Reading)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Matty Jacob (Reading)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Exeter Defeated in Five of Past Ten Home Clashes

Exeter have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Reading have not won in the past five away matches. The Royals have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

When the teams previously met at St. James Park, Exeter, Reading defeated Exeter 2-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Exeter Home Stats		3-2-5	2.40	1.20	1.20	4	6	4	6
Reading Away Stats		3-4-3	3.00	1.60	1.40	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Exeter vs Reading Lineups & Team News

Always review the Exeter vs Reading team news before locking in your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed League One lineups along with timely injury updates.

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